187.5 km from Reykjavík · ~2h 30m· Updated 3 min ago
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Compact SUV: e.g. Dacia Duster, Kia Sportage, Toyota RAV4. One-way drive of 188 km, priced at the live country-wide average from all fuel stations.
Consumption figures are estimates averaged from Iceland’s most common rental cars — your vehicle may differ, so adjust the L/100 km value to match. Winter driving in Iceland typically uses 10–20% more fuel than summer.
Other places to check near Vík í Mýrdal — distances as the crow flies.
Famous black sand beach near Vík. Powerful sneaker waves, basalt sea stacks (Reynisdrangar), and basalt column cave. Extreme caution required.
120m promontory with a massive stone arch. Puffin colony in summer. Panoramic views of the South Coast.
Glacier tongue descending from Mýrdalsjökull. Popular for guided glacier hikes. Visible from Route 1 parking lot.
One of Iceland's largest waterfalls. 25m wide, 60m drop. Rainbow visible in spray on sunny days. Climb staircase for panoramic view.